The United States Department of State has congratulated Oman on becoming the 61st nation to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement that outlines principles for peaceful and responsible space exploration.
Said al-Maawal, Oman’s Minister of Transportation, Communication, and Information Technology, signed the accords on January 26. The event took place during the Middle East Space Conference and the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue in Muscat. The signing was witnessed by U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima and NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails.
According to the Department of State, “Oman’s signing of the Artemis Accords reflects the deepening U.S.-Oman partnership in space, science, and emerging technologies, and demonstrates Oman’s commitment to responsible space exploration.”
The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States along with seven other countries as a set of practical guidelines for civil space activities. Since then, participation has grown significantly with now over sixty countries affirming these principles. The initiative is jointly led by NASA and the Department of State.
For more details about participating nations or further information about the accords themselves, interested parties are directed to visit the Artemis Accords page.
